Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 27510 in Carrboro, NC. These include 20 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Carrboro is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $51.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
Carrboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Carrboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Carrboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrboro was Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2025, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $16.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27510 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrboro, NC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.1M in property damage.
Yes, Carrboro (ZIP 27510) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Carrboro has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27510 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2025. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.8M in property damage in the Carrboro, NC area (ZIP 27510). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →